A Note from James:

Jay, remind me, I've gotta send this episode to my kids because I cannot believe what that guy just told us. Chris Hutchins, he has the "All the Hacks" podcast and so many interesting things at his website, allthehacks.com. But I don't like the word life hack. A lot of that stuff is just BS.

But this was legit—from buying gold bars at Costco to making money off gift cards. He has so many weird, interesting financial and life hacks that can genuinely help you make a living and improve your life. It seemed like he was doing great with all this stuff. What you're about to hear is weird, interesting, and potentially financially lucrative—or at least thought-provoking.

Let's start the episode.

Episode Description:

In this episode, James Altucher sits down with Chris Hutchins, host of the podcast "All the Hacks," to uncover some surprising yet practical ways to enhance your financial life. Chris shares actionable tips that can genuinely increase your income, cut down costs, and shift your mindset around everyday decisions—without resorting to gimmicks. From arbitraging Costco gold bars and credit card rewards to smart relationship strategies and travel tricks, Chris offers practical solutions that anyone can start using immediately.

What You'll Learn:

How to make money arbitraging gold bars from Costco.
Simple mindset shifts to improve your eating habits without feeling deprived.
Why you should never pay full price at major retailers and how to consistently save money.
How to efficiently leverage credit card rewards and cashback offers.
A strategy to reduce relationship stress by changing how you "keep score" with your partner.

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction to Chris Hutchins and All the Hacks
[01:00] Skepticism About Life Hacks
[02:00] Simple Food Hack for Healthier Eating
[03:00] The Inspiration Behind Financial and Lifestyle Hacks
[04:00] Mindset Shifts and Relationship Hacks
[05:00] Travel Hacks: Saving on Rentals
[06:00] Gold Arbitrage at Costco
[09:00] Credit Card Rewards and Signup Bonuses
[19:00] Paying Rent with Points Through Bilt
[23:00] Gift Card Arbitrage
[28:00] Never Pay Full Price on Amazon
[32:00] Gift Card Brokers and Fraud Management
[47:00] Unclaimed Money and Privacy Concerns
[52:00] Protecting Your Privacy
[55:00] Podcast and Newsletter Business Model

Additional Resources:

All the Hacks Podcast
Costco Executive Rewards
Bilt Rewards
GCX Raise – Gift Card Marketplace
CardPointers App
The 80/80 Marriage
DeleteMe – Privacy Service
Unclaimed Money Finder

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Living Better for Less: Chris Hutchins on Life-Changing Hacks

The James Altucher Show